Daily Archives: January 14, 2020

Wilson County Veterans Memorial, Fredonia – Kansas Tuesdays January 14, 2020

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

As I continue my westward trek across Kansas this week, I started moving south as I zigzag through the state. I saw Wakeeney in Trego County and went looking for what’s to see or do in the area. I came … Continue reading →

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Who Was Chef Boyardee? — Lynn Thaler

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

Hector Boiardi was born in Italy. He moved to American in 1914. Hector worked at the Plaza Hotel, and eventually he became the head chef. He was a caterer for the rich and famous, to include President Woodrow Wilson. Hector … Continue reading →

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Destroyed identities – the digital reconstruction of Auschwitz-Birkenau victims’ data December 27, 2019

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I ran across this recently – Destroyed identities – the digital reconstruction of Auschwitz-Birkenau victims’ data December 27, 2019: auschwitz.org/en/museum/news/destroyed-identities-the-digital-reconstruction-of-auschwitz-birkenau-victims-data,1398.html. A long article, but this should give you an understanding of the task they are looking to achieve. More than … Continue reading →

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This Secretive Surveillance Company Is Selling Cops Cameras Hidden in Gravestones – Vice January 9, 2020

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this earlier today on Vice as I was looking for Tombstone Tuesdays possibilities – This Secretive Surveillance Company Is Selling Cops Cameras Hidden in Gravestones: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qjdp95/this-secretive-surveillance-company-is-selling-cops-cameras-hidden-in-gravestones.  Adding this to I Haven’t Seen It All tag. Special Services Group … Continue reading →

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Coffee Talks: We Tried a Meal Subscription Box and Here’s What Happened — Housewife Hustle

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

My husband and I love to cook. We cook pretty much every night and eat out rarely. Cooking together is important to us…. The post Coffee Talks: We Tried a Meal Subscription Box and Here’s What Happened appeared first on … Continue reading →

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Religious Symbols on V. A. Headstones – Tombstone Tuesdays January 14, 2020

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

Over 700 words! While I have posted about the V. A. Grave Locator website several times before – V. A. Nationwide Gravesite Locator – Tombstone Tuesdays December 31, 2019, United States National Cemetery System – Tombstone Tuesdays July 16, 2019, … Continue reading →

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Johannes Finds Loving Family After a Difficult Search – MyHeritage January 14, 2020

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on MyHeritage today – Johannes Finds Loving Family After a Difficult Search: https://blog.myheritage.com/2020/01/johannes-finds-loving-family-after-a-difficult-search/.  by Talya January 14, 2020 User Stories Johannes was adopted as a child and grew up in Germany. When he was 20, he decided … Continue reading →

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Genealogical DNA Testing Companies and Current DNA Sales January 14, 2020

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

Current January 2019 DNA sales, updated daily or every other day. Continue reading →

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Japanese Unit 731 — Pacific Paratrooper

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

Warning !! There are pictures in this post that may be very upsetting. In the 1930s-‘40s, the Japanese Empire committed atrocities across Asia, such as the Rape of Nanking. German crimes such as human medical testing committed in concentration camps … Continue reading →

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5 Best Places in Italy to Explore Your Heritage – FamilySearch January 7, 2020

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on FamilySearch – 5 Best Places in Italy to Explore Your Heritage: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/5-best-places-in-italy-explore-heritage/. I cut down the article to keep it around 500 words, but more information in link above. January 7, 2020  – by  Sunny Morton Italy … Continue reading →

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